Google Warns Gmail Users to Change Passwords Immediately — What Michigan Users Need to Know

Google has issued a global warning to its 2.5 billion Gmail users, urging them to update their passwords immediately after a surge in phishing attacks targeting account logins.

Why Google Issued the Warning

The company says scammers are launching sophisticated new schemes designed to trick people into giving up their credentials — even when two-factor authentication is enabled. According to Tom's Guide, attacks include fake sign-in pages and “vishing” phone calls that appear to come from Google’s official support number in California’s 650 area code.

Although the threat isn’t specific to Michigan, the warning affects millions of Gmail users across the state.

Why it Matters

According to Google’s security team, phishing and credential theft now account for more than one-third of successful account intrusions. The warning follows the discovery of massive databases of stolen login credentials circulating online.

That means anyone with a Gmail address — including the millions of Michigan residents who rely on it for school, work, and personal use — should take the warning seriously.